The Mushroom Cook Podcast: the story behind the mushroom saga

Go behind the scenes and follow the police investigation into the deaths of three people from suspected mushroom poisoning.

Five family members sit down for lunch on a wintry Saturday afternoon in a town in regional Victoria. Hours later, four of them fall ill. Days later, three are dead.



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Five family members sit down for lunch on a wintry Saturday afternoon in a town in regional Victoria. Hours later, four of them fall ill. Days later, three are dead.
 
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ABOUT THE EASEY STREET MURDERS

In 1977, in the heart of Melbourne, friends Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett were both stabbed to death in a frenzied ambush inside their home, on Easey Street in Collingwood. 

Over a six-part series of features, podcasts and mini-documentaries, we go back to the Sues’ childhood, their move to the city, their shocking deaths and the many attempts by police and forensic investigators to find justice for Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett.

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ABOUT THE MUSROOM COOK

In 2023, in the small Victorian town of Leongatha, a family sat down for a beef wellington lunch on a wintry Saturday afternoon. Hours later, four of the guests were struck down with illness. 

Within days, three were dead. Over two compelling seasons, follow our journalists as they piece together the case and cover the trial of the cook, Erin Patterson, charged with murder and attempted murder.

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Get compelling docos, podcasts, features and more with our new home for crime shows: Hunting Justice. ABOUT THE EASEY STREET MURDERS
In 1977, in the heart of Melbourne, friends Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett were both stabbed to death in a frenzied ambush inside their home, on Easey Street in Collingwood.&nbsp; Over a six-part series of features, podcasts and mini-documentaries, we go back to the Sues&rsquo; childhood, their move to the city, their shocking deaths and the many attempts by police and forensic investigators to find justice for Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett.
For more visit: <a href="https://easeystreetmurders.com.au">easeystreetmurders.com.au</a>
To unlock bonus content from The Easey Street Murders, and listen to episodes early and ad free, subscribe to<a href="https://apple.co/4cmMGPJ"> Crime X+ on Apple Podcasts</a>, or <a href="https://www.heraldsun.com.au">theheraldsun.com.au</a>
 ABOUT THE MUSROOM COOK
In 2023, in the small Victorian town of Leongatha, a family sat down for a beef wellington lunch on a wintry Saturday afternoon. Hours later, four of the guests were struck down with illness.&nbsp;
Within days, three were dead. Over two compelling seasons, follow our journalists as they piece together the case and cover the trial of the cook, Erin Patterson, charged with murder and attempted murder.
For more visit: <a href="http://themushroomcook.com.au/">themushroomcook.com.au</a>
To unlock bonus content from The Mushroom Cook, and listen to episodes early and ad free, subscribe to<a href="https://apple.co/4cmMGPJ"> Crime X+ on Apple Podcasts</a>, or <a href="https://www.heraldsun.com.au">theheraldsun.com.au</a>
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Follow the journalists and investigators piecing together the puzzle of how three people died after sitting down to share a meal in the small Australian town of Leongatha.

Hunting Justice

Get compelling docos, podcasts, features and more with our new home for crime shows: Hunting Justice.

ABOUT THE EASEY STREET MURDERS
In 1977, in the heart of Melbourne, friends Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett were both stabbed to death in a frenzied ambush inside their home, on Easey Street in Collingwood. 

Over a six-part series of features, podcasts and mini-documentaries, we go back to the Sues’ childhood, their move to the city, their shocking deaths and the many attempts by police and forensic investigators to find justice for Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett.

For more visit: easeystreetmurders.com.au

To unlock bonus content from The Easey Street Murders, and listen to episodes early and ad free, subscribe to Crime X+ on Apple Podcasts, or theheraldsun.com.au


ABOUT THE MUSROOM COOK

In 2023, in the small Victorian town of Leongatha, a family sat down for a beef wellington lunch on a wintry Saturday afternoon. Hours later, four of the guests were struck down with illness. Within days, three were dead.

Over two compelling seasons, follow our journalists as they piece together the case and cover the trial of the cook, Erin Patterson, charged with murder and attempted murder. 

For more visit: themushroomcook.com.au

To unlock bonus content from The Mushroom Cook, and listen to episodes early and ad free, subscribe to Crime X+ on Apple Podcasts, or theheraldsun.com.au

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Get compelling docos, podcasts, features and more with our new home for crime shows: Hunting Justice. ABOUT THE EASEY STREET MURDERS In 1977, in the heart of Melbourne, friends Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett were both stabbed to death in a frenzied ambush inside their home, on Easey Street in Collingwood. Over a six-part series of features, podcasts and mini-documentaries, we go back to the Sues&rsquo; childhood, their move to the city, their shocking deaths and the many attempts by police and forensic investigators to find justice for Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett.
For more visit: <a href="https://easeystreetmurders.com.au">easeystreetmurders.com.au</a>
To unlock bonus content from The Easey Street Murders, and listen to episodes early and ad free, subscribe to<a href="https://apple.co/4cmMGPJ"> Crime X+ on Apple Podcasts</a>, or <a href="https://www.heraldsun.com.au">theheraldsun.com.au</a>
 ABOUT THE MUSROOM COOK
In 2023, in the small Victorian town of Leongatha, a family sat down for a beef wellington lunch on a wintry Saturday afternoon. Hours later, four of the guests were struck down with illness. Within days, three were dead.
Over two compelling seasons, follow our journalists as they piece together the case and cover the trial of the cook, Erin Patterson, charged with murder and attempted murder.&nbsp;
For more visit: <a href="http://themushroomcook.com.au/">themushroomcook.com.au</a>
To unlock bonus content from The Mushroom Cook, and listen to episodes early and ad free, subscribe to<a href="https://apple.co/4cmMGPJ"> Crime X+ on Apple Podcasts</a>, or <a href="https://www.heraldsun.com.au">theheraldsun.com.au</a>
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